Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Minstrel
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Minstrel
SpicyBerryOrange
Only in Nugget
CitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Minstrel | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.7 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–25% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 1–4% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 7–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |